Rapid reaction: Not a bad draw for Central, which has had its ups and downs this season and is as battle-tested as any team in the sectional. The only team the Bearcats have played in the field is Jay County, and they won. Central has met Homestead in the championship the last two years, but that matchup would be in the semifinals this season. A potentially fun matchup in the semifinals on the top half as Huntington North coach Craig Teagle could square off against Jay County, where he coached from 1998-2015.

Rapid reaction: A terrific draw for Delta, which gets a bye and is on the opposite of the bracket as New Castle. The Trojans are No. 1 in 3A and are heavy favorites having already beaten Delta by 19. It would've been fun to see what Blackford and Luke Brown could have done playing in the biggest high school gym in the country, but the star freshman is out for the season. Yorktown will have a good chance to beat Blackford and then in a rivalry game with Delta, you never know what can happen. Remember two years ago when two-win Yorktown upset Delta in the sectional?

Rapid reaction: The 2A North semi-state champion has come from this sectional the last three years as Frankton has won it twice and Lapel once. Frankton is the favorite again and Monroe Central will have its hands full in the opener. It's a great draw for Wapahani as it gets the bye and is on the opposite side of Frankton. The Raiders have already beaten Lapel this season, too, though beating Jimmie Howell's squad on its home floor will be no easy task.

Rapid reaction: Can anyone knock off four-time defending champion Northeastern? Well, maybe Winchester. The Golden Falcons upset the Knights last Friday and cost them a chance at the TEC title. Winchester would face Centerville in the semifinals and likely either Union County or Hagerstown in the final.

Rapid reaction: This is such a balanced sectional as Daleville, Wes-Del, Liberty Christian and Southern Wells all look to have legitimate shots. It's a great draw for Wes-Del, which gets a bye and the two worst teams in the sectional in the semifinals. Daleville is playing well under first-year coach Tyler Stotler.

Rapid reaction: Blue River is probably the favorite as none of the teams are over .500. The Vikings are 9-4 after starting the season 0-6 playing without two starters. And three of those four losses are in overtime.

Ryan O’Gara is a sports features writer at the Star Press. Contact him at (765) 213-5829, rogara@muncie.gannett.com or @RyanOGara.